Venice
-
Movies & Music
Film opens debate on spy who leaked US nuke plans to Russia
The little-known story of a teenage scientist who passed US nuclear secrets to the Soviet Union is the subject of…
Read More » -
Other News
Chalamet, Styles, Armas: Next-gen stars to light up Venice film festival
VENICE: Timothee Chalamet as a love-sick cannibal, Harry Styles in his first leading role, Ana de Armas as Marilyn Monroe—a…
Read More » -
Lifestyle
Venice film fest returns with another blockbuster lineup
The Venice Film Festival returns Wednesday with an ultra-glitzy lineup, including the world premiere of sci-fi blockbuster “Dune” and Kristen…
Read More » -
Lifestyle
Venice, Florence look ahead to tourist returns
The mayors of Venice and Florence, Italy’s world-famous cradles of art and history, published plans Monday to help them rebuild…
Read More » -
Lifestyle
Venice still magical as tourist-free carnival kicks off
Sumptuously-dressed couples promenaded around St Mark’s Square in the swirling fog as Venice kicked off its celebrated carnival this weekend-without…
Read More » -
Europe
St Mark’s closed as water again invades Venice, rain lashes Italy
Boards are being installed on the swollen river’s banks VENICE: Venice’s St Mark’s Square was closed yesterday as the historic…
Read More » -
Europe
Venice braced for more floods, strong winds
VENICE: Venice was on alert for more floods and fierce winds yesterday after an exceptionally high tide swamped the city…
Read More » -
Europe
Italy to declare state of emergency in Venice as flood causes massive damage
‘Tourists are taking pictures but the city is suffering’ VENICE: Italy was poised to declare a state of emergency for…
Read More » -
Europe
Flooding drowns St Mark’s priceless mosaics in sewage
‘It was unbelievable, the water rose so quickly’ VENICE: Venetians woke yesterday to devastating scenes after the highest tide in…
Read More » -
Movies & Music
‘Joker’, Polanski win top prizes at Venice film festival
“Joker”, a daring take on the comic book villain starring Joaquin Phoenix, won the Golden Lion for best film at…
Read More » -
Lifestyle
Fashion influencer Ferragni steals show at Venice film festival
The longest queues at the Venice film festival have not been to see Hollywood stars like Brad Pitt or Scarlett…
Read More » -
Lifestyle
Holocaust ‘masterpiece’ causes uproar at Venice film festival
A searing adaptation of one of most controversial books about the Holocaust divided critics at the Venice film festival yesterday,…
Read More »